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Creamy chicken and dumplings Recipe

Creamy chicken and dumplings Recipe
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5.1 from 7 reviews

A comforting and creamy chicken and dumplings recipe that is perfect for a cozy family dinner. The creamy broth, tender chicken, and fluffy dumplings make this dish a hearty and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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For the Soup:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups chopped onions
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Dumplings:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Saute Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, celery, and carrots, cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
  2. Prepare Soup: Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil. Add chicken, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to simmer.
  3. Make Dumplings: In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in melted butter and milk to form dough.
  4. Cook Dumplings: Drop dough balls into simmering soup. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes until firm and puffy.
  5. Finish Soup: Stir in heavy cream, cook for additional 5 minutes until heated through.
  6. Season and Serve: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

Notes

  • You can add chopped fresh herbs like parsley or dill for extra flavor.
  • Feel free to add more vegetables like peas or corn to the soup.

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Keywords: chicken and dumplings, comfort food, creamy soup, homemade dumplings

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